Freshly Pressed Apple Juice

There is nothing better than immediately pressed apple juice, which is still frothy and cloudy. This isn't the shop-bought, filtered, heat-treated 'beverage', but the fruit itself in liquid form. Oxidation (browning) is our enemy, but we can fight it with lemon juice. Simple, pure, a vitamin bomb.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 115 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Juicer or blender and filter bag
  • Knife, chopping board

Instructions

1

Prepare the lemon juice in the bottom of a jug.

Tip: This way the pressed juice meets the acid immediately, which protects its colour.
2

Wash the apples, cut out the core, and chop into pieces that fit in the machine.

Tip: It's better to remove the seeds as they can have a bitter almond taste (and minimal cyanide content).
3

Quickly press the apples onto the lemon juice.

Tip: Speed matters! The less contact with air, the nicer the colour.
4

Stir well, and if it's too thick or sweet, dilute with the water.

Tip: Apple sugar content varies by variety, taste it!
5

Consume immediately, with ice.

Tip: While standing, the 'water' and fibre will separate, this is natural, just stir it up.

Recipe FAQ

Why does it go brown in minutes?
Enzymes in the apple react with oxygen in the air (oxidation). The Vitamin C in lemon juice slows this down.
Should I drink the foam?
Yes! It is full of flavour and air, although the texture might be unusual. If it bothers you, spoon it off.

Ingredients

  • 1000 g fresh, crisp apples
  • 20 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 200 ml cold water (optional, for diluting)